Lawrence Bramel

Larry had so many friends in the doll collecting community beyond central Illinois, and we were delighted that he was a member of the Sangamon Valley Doll Study Club for well over 25 years. In fact at one time he was the central figure in two other doll clubs as well and had a big circle of friends.

Larry was a remarkable Regional director for the United Federation of Doll Clubs, as I first met him during the 1980's. He had a vast knowledge of antique dolls and American history, and I...